Camps, Conferences and Retreat Ministries Leadership Team

… has over 90 years of camp staff experience. Working year-round … committed to providing the best experience for you!

Deb Townsend

Director, Aldersgate

Deb has joined our staff after spending more than 7 years in the Illionis Great Rivers Conference Camping Ministries where she has been the Director/Manager of East Bay Camp. She is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a B.S. in Recreation Administration and a concentration in Outdoor Education. Deb is at Aldersgate with her family which includes husband, Mike, and daughters, Haile & Melanie.

Joan Newlon

Joan Newlon

Administrative Assistant, CCRM

Joan has been the CCRM Administrative Assistant for 10 years. She supports the program through the Urban Initiative, program planning, marketing, brochure development and fundraising. She is a key member of the current Capital Campaign. Joan has three children and two granddaughters.


Mike Townsend

Maintenance Assistant, Aldersgate

Mike oversees the property and facilities of Aldersgate.

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Shelley Sherboneau

Registrar, CCRM

Shelley has worked in office administration and customer service in many settings, and has been involved at Casowasco for several years. She has been a part of this team for 2 years. She and her husband have two sons.